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China working on first nuke-powered aircraft carrier

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press.

Japanese PM Ishiba survives parliament vote

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Israel PM says he OK'd Lebanon pager attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he OK'd a deadly September attack on Hezbollah communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted involvement.

MILF opposes BARMM parliamentary polls postponement

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is not seeking to postpone the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Comelec proclaims new Legazpi mayor

With only a few months left before the holding of the 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday proclaimed Alfredo Garbin Jr. as the duly elected mayor of Legazpi City in Albay.

ASF cases declining - BAI

Outbreaks of African swine fever continue to go down after only 467 barangays recorded ASF cases from the previous 534, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry.

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In June last year, the Supreme Court released a strongly worded ruling, declaring as unconstitutional the repeated postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

P20/kilo rice unattainable during Marcos term - farmers

The P20 per kilo rice is no longer achievable during the term of President Marcos, a group of farmers said yesterday.

Comelec to resolve cases of 300 nuisance candidates

Starting this week, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resolve the petitions for the declaration of some 300 local candidates in the 2025 midterm polls as nuisance.

2 Koreans arrested for robbery, coercion, grave threat

Police apprehended two Korean nationals for alleged robbery, coercion and grave threat in Paranaque City over the weekend.

PNP: P305 M seized in 2 POGO raids intact

The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday denied allegations that P305 million in cash confiscated during raids on two Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) is missing.

UP Manila, Monash University partner to boost forensic science

The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila has entered into a partnership with Monash University of Australia for the training of a new breed of forensic scientists in February next year.

US honors Filipino, American veterans

The United States honored yesterday Filipino and American veterans during a ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery in Taguig.

They were just doing their job - VP Sara

They were \"merely doing their jobs,\" Vice President Sara Duterte said yesterday, in defense of her four officials who were cited in contempt and ordered detained by a House panel for again skipping a hearing on her alleged misuse of funds, especially her confidential and intelligence funds.

Educators urge private school group: Don't join NTF-ELCAC

Teachers and academics are asking the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) to rethink its decision to join the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

Aussie, Phl defense execs meet today to deepen cooperation

The defense ministers of the Philippines and Australia will meet in Canberra today for the inaugural Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers' Meeting, which aims to deepen defense cooperation.

Envoy, consuls to help Pinoy illegals in US

The Philippine ambassador to the United States and Philippine consuls will meet next month to plan how they can assist Filipinos illegally staying in the US after president-elect Donald Trump announced he will carry out his promise of mass deportation of undocumented migrants.

Pimentel pushes for increased budget for DFA

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III yesterday expressed concern that the controversial dole-out Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) would receive a higher appropriation than the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the proposed 2025 national budget.

Quiboloy hospitalized due to 'irregular heartbeat'

Detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy has been granted a medical furlough due to \"irregular heartbeat, which may be considered lifethreatening,\" the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed yesterday.

Quad comm links Pharmally with POGOs

The personal appearance of Rose Nono Lin, Filipino wife of Allan Lim, establishes the links between Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., which was engaged in the overpricing of medical supplies during the Duterte administration, and illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs.

Marcos: Use private trucks in typhoon response

President Marcos wants trucks owned by private companies with government contracts to aid in the country's preparation and response to typhoons.

Rody ready to face quad committee

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is ready to fly back to Manila to face his accusers at the House quad committee hearing tomorrow.

Nika intensifies; 2 more cyclones monitored

Tropical cyclone Nika intensified into a typhoon and made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora yesterday, while two more cyclones are being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

4 OVP execs cited in contempt, ordered detained

Screen grab from a live broadcast on the Facebook page of the Office of the Vice President shows Sara Duterte answering questions from local reporters during a press briefing in Bacolod City yesterday.

Hefty hikes in pump prices today

Fuel prices are poised to increase by as much as P2.10 per liter today, marking three straight weeks of hikes for diesel and kerosene.

Pagasa Simplifying reporting

For the past weeks, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has been using graphics to make weather forecasting simple.